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Advanced schedule options
This section allows you to define under which conditions the scan should/should not be launched if the
computer is in low power mode or switched off completely. Once the scheduled scan is launched in the time
you have specified, you will be informed on this fact via a pop-up window opened over the AVG system tray
icon.
A new AVG system tray icon then appears (in full color with a flash light) informing a scheduled scan is
running. Right-click on the running scan AVG icon to open a context menu where you can decide to pause or
even stop the running scan, and also change the priority of the currently running scan.
On the Settings tab you will find a list of scanning parameters that can be optionally switched on/off. By
default, most parameters are switched on and the functionality will be applied during scanning. Unless you
have a valid reason to change these settings we recommend that you keep the predefined
configuration:
Heal / remove virus infection without asking me (on by default): if a virus is identified during
scanning it can be healed automatically if a cure is available. If the infected file cannot be healed
automatically, the infected object will be moved to the Virus Vault.
Report Potentially Unwanted Programs and Spyware threats (on by default): check to activate
scanning for spyware as well as for viruses. Spyware represents a questionable malware category:
even though it usually represents a security risk, some of these programs can be installed
intentionally. We recommend that you keep this feature activated as it increases your computer
security.
Report enhanced set of Potentially Unwanted Programs (off by default): mark to detect extended